Tax

Current Income Tax Expense

Caterpillar Current Income Tax Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $575.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 29.1%, from $812.50M to $575.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Current Income Tax Expense shows relatively stable performance with a 2.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
Metric ID: ms_current_income_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$2.13B$2.44B$3.37B$3.25B$2.30B
YoY Change—+15.0%+38.0%-3.6%-29.1%
Range$2.13B – $3.37B
CAGR+2.0%
Avg YoY Growth+5.1%
Median YoY Growth+5.7%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's current income tax expense?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported current income tax expense of $575.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Caterpillar's current income tax expense changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's current income tax expense decreased by 29.1% year-over-year, from $812.50M to $575.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's current income tax expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's current income tax expense has grown at a 2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.13B to $2.30B.